How much of the U.S. defense budget is spent on bureaucracy?
a. 25 percent c. 60 percent
b. 45 percent d. 70 percent
ANS: D
According to retired Admiral Bill Owens, 70 percent of the defense budget is spent on infrastructure and overhead.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Technician A only B. Technician B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Which of the following is an example of an argument that commits the fallacy of begging the question?
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